C2adjectivehometransport
US/ˈrɪk.ə.ti/
UK/ˈrɪk.ə.ti/
old, weak and likely to break, especially something made of wood
In context
We crossed the stream on a rickety bamboo bridge that swayed with every step.
The noodle seller sat on a rickety stool beside her steaming pot.
Rickety old buses still run on some mountain routes in the north.
Words that go with rickety
adjective + noun
- rickety bridgeLocals still use the rickety bridge to reach the market.
- rickety chairDon't lean back on that rickety chair!
- rickety stairsRickety stairs led up to the rooftop bar.
- rickety boatA rickety boat took us across the lake to the island.
- rickety tableWe ate grilled corn at a rickety table by the road.